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On the eve of Memorial Day, a star-studded lineup will grace the stage for one of the highest-rated programs on PBS. For over 35 years, this multiple-award-winning television event has honored the military service and sacrifice of all our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Watch • 13:59
National Memorial Day Concert
WWII Veteran Jack Moran - The Men We Lost (Full)
Hear U.S. Army soldier Jack Moran's story of service during WWII.
Preview: S2024 | 13:59
Watch • 7:06
National Memorial Day Concert
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis - The Wounds of War (Full)
Hear how Kirstie Ennis overcame the loss of her left leg in combat.
Preview: S2024 | 7:06
Watch • 13:20
National Memorial Day Concert
Gold Star Father Allen Hoe Honors His Son 1LT Nainoa K. Hoe (Feature Part 2)
Hear Vietnam veteran and Gold Star father Allen Hoe's moving story.
Preview: S2024 | 13:20
Funding is provided by Lockheed Martin, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, 84 Lumber and American Airlines.
Episodes
Watch • 1:24:15
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2023)
Watch the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2023 E1 | 1:24:15
Watch • 1:23:51
National Memorial Day Concert
The National Memorial Day Concert (2024)
Watch the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Episode: S2024 E1 | 1:23:51
Extras
Watch • 8:57
National Memorial Day Concert
Vietnam Veteran Allen Hoe Remembers His Fallen Brothers (Feature Part 1)
Vietnam veteran Allen Hoe lost 18 buddies to war in 1968. He made it his mission to bring them home.
Preview: S2024 | 8:57
Watch • 1:54
National Memorial Day Concert
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Ruthie Ann Miles performs "The Star Spangled Banner" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:54
Watch • 8:23
National Memorial Day Concert
Jena Malone Tells the Story of Wounded Warrior U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis
Jena Malone tells the story of Kirstie Ennis on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 8:23
Watch • 2:24
National Memorial Day Concert
Full Cast Performs "God Bless America"
The full cast of the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert performs "God Bless America."
Clip: S2024 | 2:24
Watch • 1:36
National Memorial Day Concert
Joe Mantegna & Gary Sinise Tribute Korean War Veterans
Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise tribute Korean War veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:36
Watch • 3:24
National Memorial Day Concert
Ruthie Ann Miles Performs "Aloha 'Oe"
Ruthie Ann Miles performs "Aloha 'Oe" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 3:24
Watch • 9:14
National Memorial Day Concert
BD Wong Tells the Story of Vietnam Veteran and Gold Star Father Allen Hoe
BD Wong tells the story of Gold Star Father Allen Hoe on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 9:14
Watch • 1:30
National Memorial Day Concert
Co-hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise Introduce Taps
U.S. Army bugler SGM Matt Byrne performs "Taps" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:30
Watch • 3:19
National Memorial Day Concert
Jamey Johnson Performs "21 Guns"
US Marine Corps veteran Jamey Johnson performs "21 Guns" on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 3:19
Watch • 1:51
National Memorial Day Concert
Reach Out Conversation with Mary McCormack & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Kirstie Ennis
Mary McCormack and Kirstie Ennis reach out to veterans on the 2024 National Memorial Day Concert.
Clip: S2024 | 1:51
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